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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Manager Consulting ( AWS Technical Architect ) - **Company:** Cognizant - **Location:** London, UK (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Data Infrastructure, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Services, Systems Integration, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Cloudformation, Togaf, Amazon Relational Database Service, Data Lakes, Functional Programming, Terraform, Data Pipelines, Databricks - **Published:** September 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/7AB3D8210F8F439182AA1691C26C8379/job/ ## About the Role * At least eight years of experience in solution or technical architecture roles, including significant experience architecting AWS platforms. * Deep, demonstrable expertise across core AWS services, including EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, Glue, Kinesis, Lambda and RDS. * Proven experience defining infrastructure-as-code standards using Terraform or CloudFormation at programme scale, together with strong knowledge of cloud governance, security and data protection controls. * A strong track record of integrating AWS architectures with modern data platforms such as Databricks Lakehouse or Delta Lake, and resolving complex cross-team architecture issues. * Experience chairing or presenting at a Technical Design Authority or equivalent architecture governance forum, securing approval for complex designs and engaging senior client stakeholders. * The communication and leadership capability to guide and mentor other architects and engineers. These will help you succeed * AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional. * Databricks Data Engineer Professional or Architect-level certification. * Experience working in regulated or public-sector environments, particularly national data or research programmes. * Experience defining enterprise or reference architecture, supported by a framework such as TOGAF. * A forward-looking, proactive approach to identifying architectural risks and communicating clear recommendations. We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply if you meet the essential requirements. Your transferable experience and unique skills may bring valuable perspectives to this role. What we offer * The opportunity to lead architecture for a high-profile, national-scale data programme. * The ability to shape enterprise AWS architecture strategy and influence a growing architecture practice. * A collaborative and inclusive team environment, with opportunities to mentor colleagues. * Competitive Cognizant benefits, including pension, private healthcare and wellbeing support. * Flexible and hybrid working arrangements aligned with project and client requirements. Security clearance: Active SC and NPPV3 clearance, or the willingness and ability to obtain both, is essential. ## Description As an AWS Technical Architect, you will make an impact by owning the end-to-end architecture for the NCDS AWS platform and setting the technical direction for secure, scalable and well-governed cloud solutions. You will be a valued member of the NCDS team, working collaboratively with the Cognizant Engagement Lead, delivery teams, senior client stakeholders and enterprise architecture colleagues. In this role, you will * Own the end-to-end AWS solution architecture for the NCDS platform, defining target-state architecture, reference patterns and adoption standards. * Set direction for platform-scale infrastructure across services including VPC, IAM, S3, Glue, Kinesis, EC2, Lambda and RDS, and establish infrastructure-as-code standards using Terraform or CloudFormation. * Architect ingestion, processing and integration pipelines that connect NCDS with adjacent AWS services and modern data platforms, while resolving complex cross-team architectural risks and dependencies. * Define and embed governance, security, data protection and architecture assurance controls; chair Technical Design Authority reviews and lead designs through formal stakeholder approval. * Act as the senior technical authority for AWS architecture decisions, communicate complex strategy clearly to technical and non-technical audiences, and mentor architects and engineers. ## Related Videos - [30 powerful AWS hacks in just 30 minutes: Boost your developer productivity](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1624-30-powerful-aws-hacks-in-just-30-minutes-boost-your-developer-productivity) - [Infrastructure as Code: The Developer's Secret Weapon](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1221-infrastructure-as-code-the-developer-s-secret-weapon) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - CSS is DOOMed](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1838-wearedevelopers-live-css-is-doomed) - [Implementing Feature Environments with AWS and Terraform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/531-implementing-feature-environments-with-aws-and-terraform) - [Hate organising your photos? 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